andrew cheung, ali hadi, julia velykoredko. about mac offers the resources and course variety of a...
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Andrew Cheung, Ali Hadi, Julia Velykoredko
About MacOffers the resources and
course variety of a large university, while maintaining the close-knit and comfortable environment of a smaller university
Recognized world-wide for its innovative problem-based and self-directed approach to learning
McMaster is a hotbed for research in the health sciences and engineering
About Mac (2)McMaster is consistently ranked as one of the
most innovative universities in Canada and around the worldAcademically ranked 4th in Canada, and 2nd in Ontario (conducted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
Ranks 1st in Canada in terms of research intensity (i.e., research income per full-time faculty)
Commuting vs ResidenceCommutingMcMaster is ~50km away from Square
OneGO Bus from Square One to campus
(under 1h)~$6 for one-way trip; cheaper with
monthly pass
ResidenceGuaranteed for students with 78%+
averageWithin 5 minute walk to classes, dining,
libraries, etc.Mandatory meal plan ~$7000-$8000 in total
Off-campus also available
Outside the ClassroomSports Varsity and intramural teamsFitness facilitiesGym, climbing wall, indoor track,
pool, courts for basketball, volleyball, squash, tennis, badminton
ClubsOver 250
Academic CulturalRecreationalReligiousSocial Issues
Discovering BHSc
Admission requirementsEnglish UBiology UAdvanced Functions U1 of Vector Calculus U, Chemisty U or
Physics U2 addition U or M coursesOverall average approximately 80%
About the ProgramAllows you to explore different areas of
science1st year general life science2nd year – specialization
Biology Ex. genetics
PsychologyBiochemistry
Minor in almost any subject of interestOption to complete thesis project in 4th year
First year courses include:ChemistryBiologyPsychologyMathStatistics2 Electives
Courses
Discovering BHSc
Admission RequirementsMin. 90% average in top 6 grade 12
coursesEnglish UBiology UChemistry U1 of Data Management, Advanced Functions,
Calculus & Vectors1 non-math or non-science U or M credit
Supplementary Application
Answer 3 questions:1)Please tell us whatever you feel we need to
know to understand you as a "whole person" and one who would fit our Program.
2)Please describe a non-academic aspect of your life that you feel is important to your sense of self and explain why.
3)If there were one question which should not be asked, what would the question be and why?
Supplementary Application
Concise answers (1500 character limit for each)
No right or wrong answers Looking for honesty and individuality Each application is evaluated by 3 fourth
year students and faculty members Offers of admission are given in May
Supplementary Application
You will be learning about health, wellness, and illness from a variety of different perspectives
No need to apply to a second year stream, unless you plan to apply to the Biomedical Sciences Specialization/Global Health Specialization
4 year Honours degreeOption to transfer from another program in 2nd
yearCompletion of thesis or project in 4th yearOption to graduate with a minor
About the Program
Inquiry coursesFocused on developing “students as
active learners”Not lecture-basedStudents given a problem and try to solve
it on their own using available resourcesWork in groupsSmall class sizes each with facilitator and
peer tutors
McMaster and the Health Sciences program are internationally recognized for use of problem-based, self-direction learning
Problem-Based Learning
1st yearChemistry, Cell Biology, Inquiry, Psychobiology3 half-year elective courses
2nd year Statistics, Anatomy and Physiology, Epidemiology,
Health Psychology, Biochemistry (Inquiry), Cell Biology (Inquiry)
3 half-year elective courses
Number of required courses decreases over the 4 years
Courses
Both Life Science and Health Science students may select electives from many areas of study and possibly graduate with a minor in another subject
Common electives includeEconomicsLanguagesAnthropologyEnvironmental sciencesPhysicsMathematicsMusicLinguisticsHistory
Electives
Nursing (Requires Supplementary Application)
KinesiologyMedical Radiation ScienceArts and Science (Requires
Supplementary Application)Integrated Science (Requires
Supplementary Application)
Other Science-Related Programs at Mac
Look at our website http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc/Contact our office: [email protected] G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery
Room 3308 Faculty of Health Sciences1280 Main Street WestHamilton, OntarioL8N 4K1Telephone: (905)525-9140 ext. 22815
How do I learn more about the Health Sciences Program?
How do I learn more about the Life Sciences Program?Look at our website: www.mcmaster.ca
Contact our office: Burke Science Building 129905 525 9140 ext 27590
Contact [email protected]@[email protected]
How do I learn more about the Health and Life Sciences Programs?